Brooklyn Bridge, from the Transparencies series (N137) issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Honest Long Cut Tobacco 1884 - 1890

This chromolithograph, part of a series of cards promoting Honest Long Cut Tobacco, depicts the Brooklyn Bridge at night. The bridge, a symbol of New York City's industrial progress, is illuminated by streetlights, casting a warm glow across the East River. The artist, W. Duke, Sons & Co., used vibrant colors and dramatic lighting to create a captivating and memorable image that likely appealed to a wide audience. This card, from the "Transparencies" series, represents a popular trend in 19th-century American advertising, using artistic images to engage consumers.